9/11 ceremony emotional for fans, players

JACKSONVILLE The Jaguars and Titans paid their respects to 9/11 in a number of ways. Prior to the game, military personnel helped unfurl a gigantic American flag, one that covered up almost the entire field. The crowd at EverBank Field began chanting U-S-A, U-S-A.

“It was very emotional,” Titans quarterback Matt Hasselbeck said. “I think that really had something to do with getting the crowd in it. It’s probably the loudest crowd they’ve had here in a while and the fans were really into it, the U-S-A chants …The whole day was emotional that way. It was definitely a challenge being on the road, but it was special as well.”